Tag Archives: Dan Willinger

Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – A Wood Carved Brian Hamilton Figure

Here’s a video of a very rare wood carved Brian Hamilton ventriloquist figure. He has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes, raising eyebrows, winkers/blinkers and a hand shaker. He stands just shy of 40″ tall and everything on … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Brian Hamilton Black Ventriloquist Figure

Here is a video of a Hamilton figure which one of his very first McElroy style figures and was made in the late 1970’s more than likely around 1978. This was when he was working directly under the direct influence … Continue reading

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Fred and Ethel Restore Or Not?

Again Steve and I bantered back and forth about restoration of figures and the duo of Fred & Ethel came up (from yesterday’s blog…click here if you missed it). As I’ve stated I am a purist and really hate to … Continue reading

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Dan and Steve’s Heated Ventriloquist Figure Discussion

Steve and I are always discussing aspects of ventriloquism and what makes it really nice is that Steve is a ventriloquist and I am a collector. That makes for some very in depth and heated discussions. Well this particular evening … Continue reading

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Charlie McCarthy at Ventriloquist Central Collection

Ken Shapiro and Dan Willinger I celebrated my birthday this year at the Vent Haven ConVENTion and one of my good friends there presented me with a wonderful gift. Ken Shapiro, one of the last writers for Edgar Bergen, he … Continue reading

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